What’s On & Reviews

Hit show “Beyond the Barricade” to play Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Hit show “Beyond the Barricade” to play Crewe Lyceum Theatre

One of the UK’s favourite touring productions Beyond the Barricade returns to South Cheshire later this week. They will be performing at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre with a show of West End favourites  this Saturday November 9.

November 4, 2013
Review: “Very Best in Stand Up” at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: “Very Best in Stand Up” at Nantwich Civic Hall

Four quality comedians  gave live stand-up fans a night to remember at Nantwich Civic Hall. The latest “Very Best in Stand Up” event served up another delicious cocktail of comedy.

November 3, 2013
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston Fireworks at Eric Swan Sports Ground

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston Fireworks at Eric Swan Sports Ground

By Jonathan White The 36th annual Wistaston Fireworks Display went off with a bang as hundreds of villagers came out to support the events. The event began with the judging of the children’s best pumpkin and best fancy dress competitions.

November 3, 2013
Nantwich St Anne’s Primary school plans fireworks celebration

Nantwich St Anne’s Primary school plans fireworks celebration

A Nantwich primary school is gearing up for its third annual Fireworks celebration. St Anne’s Catholic Primary School, on Wellington Road, will stage the event next Friday November 8.

November 2, 2013
Halloween House attracts visitors from across South Cheshire

Halloween House attracts visitors from across South Cheshire

By Jonathan White Families from miles around travelled to take a peek at South Cheshire’s most spooky house during Halloween. Richard Stack and James Jones created this amazing scary Halloween house on Minshull New Road in Crewe.

November 1, 2013
Nantwich stores to run charity fashion show for hospital trust

Nantwich stores to run charity fashion show for hospital trust

By Sarah Kilcourse Nantwich clothing stores are teaming up to help run a charity fashion show at Richmond Village next month. The event is designed to raise vital funds for the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity (MCHC).

October 31, 2013
Nantwich theatre group earns grant boost from MARS Milk Fund

Nantwich theatre group earns grant boost from MARS Milk Fund

A Nantwich theatre company has benefited from a £300 donation from the MARS Milk Fund. The Jude Theatre Company, is a small team of artists and volunteers who deliver Applied Drama workshops in Cheshire.

October 30, 2013
Indie band KMK to play at Vagrants in Willaston

Indie band KMK to play at Vagrants in Willaston

Popular Indie cover band KMK will be rocking Crewe & Nantwich RUFC at a one-off concert at the Vagrants in Willaston. The live music event is one of several club organisers are lining up to help raise funds for the venue.

October 29, 2013
Nantwich celebrates North West in Bloom Gold Medal

Nantwich celebrates North West in Bloom Gold Medal

Members of Nantwich in Bloom are celebrating after scooping Gold Medal at the “North West in Bloom” awards. Nantwich came out on top in the  “Best Town” category at the presentation in Southport.

October 29, 2013
Nantwich Museum “Foodbank” talk conludes Nantwich Eats exhibition

Nantwich Museum “Foodbank” talk conludes Nantwich Eats exhibition

Nantwich Museum is to host a talk called “Foodbank – a sign of the times” by Barbara Phillips on Wednesday October 30. The talk, starting at 3pm, is the final one of the series accompanying the Nantwich Eats exhibition at the Pillory Street venue.

October 28, 2013
Nantwich Girl Guides to stage Autumn Fair at Civic Hall

Nantwich Girl Guides to stage Autumn Fair at Civic Hall

An Autumn Fair staged by Nantwich District of Girl Guides is to take place on Saturday November 9. The event will be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall, from 9am to 1.30pm.

October 28, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich Ramblers Club members visit Church Stretton

Crewe & Nantwich Ramblers Club members visit Church Stretton

More than 40 members of the Crewe and Nantwich Ramblers club braved the rain for their latest outing to Shropshire. The group enjoyed a trip and walk around Church Stretton, which lies in the Shropshire Hills “Area Of Natural Beauty”.

October 27, 2013
St Mary’s Church to host Nantwich Singers Choral Celebration

St Mary’s Church to host Nantwich Singers Choral Celebration

St Mary’s Parish Church in Nantwich will host a Choral Celebration of St Cecilia on Saturday November 23. The performance will feature the Nantwich Singers (pictured), the Nantwich Singers Orchestra and organist Simon Russell.

October 25, 2013